Argentine Pila

The Argentine Pila or Perro Pila Argentino is an Argentine breed of hairless dog. It was recognised by the Asociación Canina Argentina in 2007. It is forms part of the large group of South American hairless breeds and types, but is distinct from other modern breeds such as the Chinese Crested, the Peruvian Hairless and the Xoloitzcuintle. It is generally dark-skinned, or light-skinned with dark spots.

It is estimated that approximately 1,700 of these dogs are in Argentina; they are predominantly found in the Salta province in the north of the country.

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1. Pila
2. Dogo Argentino
3. Argentine polar dog
4. Hairless dog
5. List of dog breeds
6. Córdoba fighting dog
7. Canaan Dog
8. Native American dogs
9. Peruvian Hairless Dog
10. Abyssinian sand terrier
11. South American dogs
12. Pila, Buenos Aires
13. Zulema (name)
14. Pila Partido
15. Basque pelota
16. Bovista pila
17. Pomacea canaliculata
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20. XXS – Extra Extra Small (game show)